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U.S. durable goods orders dropped sharply in June, led by a plunge in aircraft demand, though the overall decline was milder than economists anticipated.

Hundreds of Airgas tankhaul workers at 15 facilities across 11 states have expanded their strike and suggested the company deliberately released chemicals at two locations. Airgas provided a response statement to MDM.

The Trump administration unveiled a new AI Action Plan outlining over 90 steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence across innovation, infrastructure and global policy.

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Motion’s Outlook Lowered as 2Q Comp Sales Dip

Genuine Parts Company reported modest second-quarter sales growth but lowered its 2025 outlook due to U.S. tariffs and ongoing market uncertainty.